War-Torn Ukraine Faces Acute Shortage of Drinking Water
UNICEF reports that more than seven weeks of intense hostilities in Ukraine have devastated both water and electricity networks, leaving 1.4 million people without access to safe water in the…
2 Billion People Lack Handwashing Facility with Water and Soap at Home
Globally, 3 in 10 people, or 2.3 billion, lack a handwashing facility with water and soap at home. All households in the world’s 46 least developed countries could have handwashing…
2 Billion People Do Not Have Direct Access to Water: Report
The report provides decision-makers with knowledge and tools to formulate and implement sustainable water policies. The United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR) 2021, published by UNESCO on behalf of…
How Toilets Help Us Fight Climate Change
World Toilet Day (November 19) celebrates toilets and raises awareness of the 4.2 billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation. It is about taking action to tackle the…
Covid Response: 3 Billion People Lack Soap and Water at Home
Washing hands frequently and properly with soap and water is critical to preventing diseases. Yet, according to UNICEF, the latest global estimates find that 3 billion people lacked soap and…
Delhi Delivers Poisonous Water to Residents: BIS Report
India’s Department of Consumer Affairs has released the findings of a new study carried out by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on the quality of piped drinking water being…